Gigantic Ugly Teddy Bears

They take up all the window space
In garish pinks and reds – 
Gigantic ugly teddy bears,
The kind of gift one dreads.

They aren’t cute or cuddly
But this is no surprise – 
Whoever put them out there
Thought that they’d impress by size.

I pass the store each day and guessed
A few would disappear
Since we all know the holiday
Of Valentine’s is near.

Yet still they sit, but not because
Of reasons you’d assume – 
Apartments in the city
Simply do not have the room!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Anish Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 9:45 PM
Funny stuff here! Saw the movie "Fences" tonight, I recommend it. Keep up the rhymed verse. I have another poem coming out in the Times - the 4th time! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Bauer Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 6:55 PM
thank you, matthew! congratulations on metropolitan diary! i've been in there a few times but not recently. it's a huge thrill - enjoy it!
Pigeon Tart Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 9:41 PM
Hee Hee awesome! 7 for the size of my grin xomo
Bauer Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 6:55 PM
thank you, maureen! i appreciate you reading and commenting...
Allison Avatar
February 11, 2017 at 5:07 PM
they are just a waste of space and cost a fortune Ilene no wonder they sit on the shelves long after Valentine's day is long passed:-(In 27 years we have never celebrated the day but I did propose to my hubby and it wasn't a leap year :-) hugs Jan xx
Bauer Avatar
February 12, 2017 at 6:57 PM
i agree with you, jan! instead of feb. 14th, we celebrate feb. 7th - the day that we met (much more important than the day we married...)
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